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Today, the median age of U.S. motorcycle owners hovers around 50, with younger people put off by high prices or unfamiliarity with the pastime.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 7, 2026

Newly minted expats get off the plane and immediately step into a whirlwind of unfamiliarity: Language.

From MarketWatch Apr. 24, 2026

Perhaps that sense of unfamiliarity became a strength — it made the experience fresh and personal.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 19, 2025

That unfamiliarity also means these men have no idea what’s in store for them, or what actions will trigger a Housewife’s past miseries.

From Salon May 5, 2025

He says he doesn’t want anyone to be nervous or undone by the unfamiliarity of the theater.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove




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